AS A REDSHIRT (2012): Redshirted the 2012 season.

DELHI HS: Was a four-year letterwinner for Head Coach Adriana Nunez and the Delhi High School Hawks • Was named an All-Southern League honorable mention middle blocker in 2009 • Also lettered in soccer as a freshman.

PERSONAL: Born on Oct. 5, 1994, in Turlock, Calif. • Full name is Ariana Marie Salazar • Nickname is "Ari" • Parents are Maria and Armando Salazar • Has an older sister, Bianca • Majoring is nursing • Has goals of becoming a nurse anesthetist • Played club volleyball for the Ripon Rage (Ripon, Calif.) • Favorites include: "Nacho Libre" (movie), "The Big Bang Theory" (television show), flautas with rice, beans and a Jarrito (meal), professional beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh (athlete).